“This is one of the greatest laws in the universe. Fervently do I wish I had discovered it as a very young man. It dawned upon me much later in life, and I found it to be the greatest discovery, if not my greatest discovery outside of my relationship to God.”
About this quote
You probably think your circumstances dictate how your life turns out. They do not. It often takes a lifetime of struggle to realize that your inner attitude actually shapes your outer world. Do you want to waste decades learning this the hard way? Deciding how you react to things is the ultimate shortcut to a better life.
When to use it
- After getting passed over for a major promotion, you stop blaming your boss and realize your own attitude toward your daily tasks is what actually needs to change.
- Your startup has been bleeding money for months and you want to quit. You remember this concept and shift your focus from constant worry to active problem-solving.
- You are recovering from a tough knee surgery and feel defeated by the slow progress. You decide to stop complaining about the pain and focus entirely on hitting your daily physical therapy targets.